GI & Endoscopy

Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates and Arapahoe Gastroenterology have announced their merger agreement effective October 1, 2012.

Gastroenterologist Jennifer A. Spanier-Stiasny, DO, has joined the gastroenterology department at The South Bend (Ind.) Clinic, according to a news release.

FDA has announced it has approved Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept) for use in combination with a FOLFIRI (folinic acid, fluorouracil and irinotecan) chemotherapy regimen to treat adults with colorectal cancer, according to a news release.

Endoscopic specialist Somashekar Krishna, MD, has joined The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Raghu Dharmavaram Kottam, MD, has joined Bayhealth Milford (Del.), according to a Cape Gazette report.

Vijay Jayaraman, MD, has joined the University of Nevada School of Medicine, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Ahsan Bhatti, MD, has been appointed to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, according to a news release.

Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, W.V., has opened a new endoscopy center, according to a WBOY report.

Gastroenterologist Swaroop Pendyala, MD, has joined Gastroenterology Consultants based in Carson City, Nev., according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Shane Hendon, DO, has joined Mercy Medical Associates in Paducah, Ky., according to a KFVS report.